Mark Tinker: Electric Guitar/Weird Noises/Feedback/Bass
Mike Eng: Drums & Percussion
Mark Pezzo: Bass guitar
Scott Anderson: Electric Guitar / Lap Steel / Cool Noises (at select live shows)
Anson Mitchell: Mandolin, Banjo etc. (At select live shows)
Influences
Folks we like:
Nationals
Ben Harper / David Gray / Radiohead / Led Zepplin / Thelonius Monk / The Mars Volta / Jeff Buckley / Peter Gabriel / John Lennon / The Beatles / FUGAZI / Patty Griffin / Lyle Lovett / Johnny Cash / Incubus / Bjork / Soundgarden / Damien Rice / Death Cab For Cutie / Wilco / Iron and Wine / Glen Hansard /
Locals or folks we know
Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets / Geri X / Four Star Riot / Have Gun Will Travel / The Diviners / The Chase Theory / Hangtown / Colton McKenna & Cornerstone / Auditorium / Knowing Stu / Soulfound / Military Junior / The Same / Berg / Lanky / Rashon Medlock / Cat Cheshire / Nessie / Caddle / Two Cow Garage / Will Johnson / Tailgunner Joe and the Earls of Slander / Experimental Pilot / and many more...
Sounds Like
EP REVIEW BY
SOUTHEASTERN PERFORMER MAGAZINE
The Human Condition — *five
Produced by Steve Connelly, Zen Recording in St. Petersburg, FL
The Human Condition truly touches on the emotional condition of a man or woman’s soul in the heat of romance or tragedy. The band knows how write and perform music that draws in the exuberance and appeal of youth, and in their new release, the members dig deep into their well of feelings to translate emotion into music.
The artsy songs of *five kick off energetically with the rocking gem, “Purple Heart,” segueing candidly into the smooth, polished heartbreaker, “Sorry in the Meantime.” Finalizing the album is the fifth track, “Form,” a well-structured, brutal attack on electric lead guitar, neatly balanced with riveting bass and gripping percussion, all overlaying a grunge-like vocal style, giving the band a recognizable identity.
The songs are beautifully placed in the order given, lending the entire thematic aspect of the album meaning. Charming songwriter Dean Johanesen is backed up nicely by a group that churns out one dazzling performance after another. Each tune is crafted with subtle, yet very well drawn-out creativity as the melodies carry a certain weight that pulls, tugs, and at times, rips at the heartstrings. The vocals are passionate and from the heart, the choruses build and build, a climax that adds to the excitement.
Inspiring and thought-provoking, this little EP is well mannered, yet the listener is left hanging in sorrow, eager to find out more about this band. A nugget of golden musical bliss, both vivid and graceful, this record is just that perfect glimpse one needs. (Self-released)
Mason Jennings, Donavon Frankenreiter, Kevn Kinney, John Waite, Martha Wainwright, Garrison Star & Michelle Malone.
SXSW 2007
In 2007 The Human Condition was one of 6 bands selected by the Bay Area Arts and Music Organization to perform at a special showcase at SXSW (South By Southwest.) We scheduled a tour for that performance and played shows on the way there and back in Valdosta, GA, New Orleans LA, Houston TX, and Austin, TX.
Americana Fest II in Tampa hosted by 88.5 FM WMNF -2007
E-Fest in Lakewood Ranch hosted by Positive Change Magazine - 2007
Florida State Fair - 2007
Suwannee Springfest - Songwriting Competition Finals - 2006
Americana Fest I in Tampa hosted by 88.5 FM WMNF -2006
Sunburst Festival in Safety Harbor, FL - 2005
2nd annual Freedom Fest in Clearwater, FL - 2005
Hippy Hill Hoodang w/ Carl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Codetalkers, Leftover Salmon, etc. - 2004
1st Annual Rhythm and Brews Festival - Mahaffey Theater - 2004
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE HUMAN CONDITION:
Creative Loafing chose The Human Condition EP *five as critics pick for best CD in 2007
The Human Condition performed over 130 dates in 2007 including a tour to Austin.
The band has regularly scheduled gigs once a month at the Dunedin Brewery and Limey's Pub where they book the nights and run sound for the events.
Johanesen hosts Songwriter Showcase - In The Round events at select venues throughout the Tampa Bay Area
The Human Condition performed on 88.5 FM's Live Music Showcase hosted by Bill Dudley in 2007 to promote their tour to Austin and their new EP.
The Human Condition or Dean Johanesen as a solo act has appeared on Tampa Bays 10 television station for their Studio 10 morning show and the Saturday Sound Check. One performance with the full band and a number of performances with Dean solo.
CITIES, STATES AND VENUES PERFORMED AT OVER THE LAST NUMBER OF YEARS:
New York, NY - Living Room, CBGB's
Bean Blossom, IN - Bill Monroe Music Park / Hippy Hill Hoodang
Asheville, NC - Root Bar, Outspoken Book Store and Café
Atlanta, GA - The Brandyhouse
Cartersville, GA - Legacy Fine Arts Center
Columbus, GA - Soho Bar and Grill, Fountain City Coffee
Savannah, GA - Sentient Bean (open mic night while on tour)
Bradenton, FL - Fogartyville Café, Java Moon, Barnie’s Coffee and Tea
Dunedin, FL - Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin Martini Bar
Gainesville, FL - Eddie C’s, Club Red, Lillian’s Music Store, Dionysis, The Shamrock
Lake Park, FL - The Orange Door
Lake Worth, FL - South Shores Tavern,
Live Oak, FL - Springfest Songwriter Competition finals
Naples, FL - It’s A Grind
Orlando, FL - Studio Café, Natura Coffee and Tea, Central Station
Oviedo, FL - Push Play Cafe
Sarasota, FL - Metro Coffee and Wine, It’s A Grind, Four Gees
St. Augustine, FL - Santa Maria Fisherman’s Wharf, Milltop Tavern
St. Petersburg, FL - The Globe, Limey’s Pub, The State Theater
Tallahassee, FL - All Saints Cafe
Tampa, FL - Skippers Smokehouse, Kelly’s Pub, New World Brewery
Venice, FL - Stir The Soul
Austin, TX - Yard Dog, KOOP radio
Houston, TX - Super Happy Fun Land
New Orleans, LA - Kajuns Pub, Urban Cup Café, Hi-Ho Lounge
Instrumentation
Dean Johanesen - Singer Songwriter Acoustic Guitarist
Mike Eng - Drums and Percussion
Mark Tinker - Guitar
Mark Pezzo - Bass
with Scott Anderson - Electric Guitar and Lap Steel, Anson Mitchell on Mandolin and Dayna on violin at select performances
THE HUMAN CONDITION
Dean, Scott, Mark T., Mark P., & Mike
Great solo set at Taste in Orlando on Friday! Can't wait to see you perform again soon and hope to pull something together for the Dunedin Brewery again.
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